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This article was originally published in RESIST, a publication that is no longer in print, and cross-posted here. (Content warning: animal exploitation; examples of sexism, ableism; descriptions of women in sexually or domestically abusive situations) The animal rights community has a serious exploitation problem. I am never surprised to hear when a non-vegan believes that…

What makes you a “good” person? It’s sure not your health or your size, so here’s some help with unlearning the common lies that can make you feel that way.

A clipboard that reads "Weight loss plan," surrounded by grapefruit slices, apple slices, and measuring tape

“Why are we so attached to our diets?” Diet culture is everywhere, spreading misinformation about what “healthy” means. But we must break free from diet culture’s influence – and here’s what’s in the way.

Your body is yours. That should be obvious, right? So why do so many people feel like they can label, critique, debate, and share their opinion on your body? It’s not right, and you don’t have to put up with it. Check out this video to remember that you’re not alone in your frustration. Pass it on to spread the message that your body is not up for discussion.

What does androgyny look like? Maybe a certain image comes to your mind, but this comic celebrates much more than the popular picture of androgyny!

“Because stretched skin isn’t a ‘failure.’” If common ideas about stretch marks (even some of the “positive” ones) make you feel ashamed, here’s a kinder view.

“You minorities always make a big deal out of nothing – I’m sure it’s not hard to handle!” When you’re not society’s “default,” you have a big burden to carry. This cartoon proves how privileged identities are normalized.

“Wait, aren’t these the same people who are supposed to be about equality?” These reveal some seriously troubling issues in our movements.

A young child dressed as a fairy princess plays with dolls and a dollhouse

“My hair’s too long for a boy.” How would you feel if your child said something like this? These great ideas for what to do show why it’s so important to respond when your child makes gender-based comments.

You already know we can’t be complacent in this age of Trump and bigotry. Here’s a reminder of how our power to resist gives us hope for change.

Calling oppressive people “old,” “crazy,” or “ugly?” We get your frustration, but here’s why we’ve got to do better than making oppressive comments ourselves.

When women write about feminism, some men threaten them with rape and murder, call them “man-haters,” verbally abuse them, and more. But men’s online harassment of women seems to go unquestioned, even defended, in most circles. So it’s not enough for me to simply not harass women myself – if I don’t raise my voice when I see this, I’m letting the Limbaughs be the lone voices of my gender.

The other day a man wrote to me to tell me that I shouldn’t worry—I’m not that ugly, men don’t care. Thanks (not really), but that’s not the point. My disappointment with my appearance, and the squirming, insistent anxiety that I didn’t look right, I didn’t look good enough—those things felt bigger than men.

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Do you know anyone with an eating disorder? You may think saying these things would be helpful – but here’s how they can cause harm, and how to offer support instead.

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Diet season is here, and weight loss talk is everywhere. Here’s how it’s hurting people developing healthy relationships with food and their bodies – and how you can help instead.

Everywhere we turn, there are voices telling us what’s wrong with our bodies. We hear them every time we watch an advertisement for a beauty product. They’re the voices of strangers, coworkers, and sometimes they’re the voices of our friends and families. But what happens if you stop listening to all of these voices? Kat Lazo has some thoughts on the matter!

Do you know how to explain the difference between prejudice, discrimination, and oppression? Here’s a great explanation – with strategies for how to make a change!

“What is wrong with me?” Is this anything like how you talk about yourself? Here’s some encouragement to make a change.

Doctors are the experts when it comes to health – right? Living with a chronic invisible illness is even more challenging when doctors don’t understand these things.

Are they/them pronouns really “gender neutral” for someone who’s always been read as a fat, Black woman? These are important layers for the conversation on gender identity.